With her unique vocal sound and compelling musicianship, oboist Emily Pailthorpe has won a large following amongst fellow musicians and concertgoers worldwide.
Her versatile career has shown her equally at home as a soloist, orchestral principal, chamber musician, session artist and sought-after teacher.
Now recognised as one of the world’s leading oboists, Emily’s career was launched at the age of 17 when she became the youngest artist ever to win the Fernand Gillet International Oboe Competition. Playing the Vaughan-Williams concerto, she was hailed by the judges as “the Jacqueline du Pré of the oboe”. Emily went on to make her acclaimed concerto debut in 2003) with the Philharmonia Orchestra, and gave her debut Wigmore Hall recital in the same year. Her performances, recordings and films have won many accolades.
Emily lives in London with her husband, flautist Daniel Pailthorpe and their 3 children where she also practises as a psychotherapist. She is a Howarth Artist.